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“Rui Dong, if your suggestions are similar to theirs, then there's no need to mention them. I am truly tired of hearing this nonsense...” Dragon in the Wild rubbed his forehead, the worry on his face growing heavier. With things having come to this point, being infuriated by this useless group of Nobles and Ministers was truly a headache!
However, would this last remaining Minister of War be like the previous two?
As the elder brother of the current Queen, Rui Dong was able to hold a high-ranking official position due to royal connections, but in reality, he had also fought for this position through his own abilities. After all, even the most foolish monarch would not joke around with military power!
The unremarkable Rui Dong listened to the monarch's grievances without directly expressing his opinion. He simply stood up, paid his respects, and then slowly said, “Although I do not fully understand the circumstances surrounding Prophet Huang's death, I do not believe this matter is particularly difficult to handle…”
“Oh?” Dragon in the Wild was taken aback and looked at him with some surprise. It seemed this fellow had his own unique insights. If he thought this matter was not difficult to handle, then what would be considered difficult?
“If he were just a prophet, then his death would be inconsequential. But you should understand that he also held the title of prince. Even if he was neglected, he still had enough influence. If those in the Qin Empire wanted to make an issue out of this, then it would be troublesome for me!”
“I am well aware of this point. Therefore, before coming here, I have already ordered the eight divisions to gather their forces. At this moment, there are already eight hundred thousand troops marching towards Ning Cang City. As for Tongguan, I have issued strict military orders. If there is any disturbance along the border of the Qin Empire, with just one word from Your Majesty, a million strong troops will draw their swords!”
Upon hearing this, Dragon in the Wild was left speechless and looked at Rui Dong in disbelief. This fellow's ability to act seemed to exceed his expectations; he had quietly mobilized the army! Although this was somewhat overstepping his authority since it had not gone through his directives, it aligned perfectly with his thoughts!
Because he had always been worried that certain individuals in the Qin Empire might use this incident as a pretext to declare war on the Sky Abyss Empire! Even though war had been distant from the Eastern Continent for many years, it was very likely that any seemingly trivial matter could reignite conflict!
The Qin Empire, known as the strongest empire on the Eastern Continent, possessed terrifying military power. Their cavalry had once trampled across the entire continent. Dragon in the Wild knew very well that while the Sky Abyss Empire's national strength could match that of the Qin Empire in terms of wealth, it could not compare in terms of pure military might!
“Rui Dong, oh Rui Dong, how should I address you? Originally, I had a clear position to explain regarding this matter. Your actions will only lead spies from the Qin Empire to suspect us!” Dragon in the Wild expressed his helplessness with a hint of complaint; however, Rui Dong showed no sign of reflection!
On the contrary, Rui Dong boldly offered further advice!
“Your Majesty has been hesitating about whether to mobilize troops as a precaution. I dared to take the liberty of issuing military orders ahead of time. Therefore, I believe Your Majesty need not worry any further. As for the Envoy Group, we only need to fulfill our responsibilities; whether we find out who is truly responsible or not does not matter. In our great nation, what do we have to fear from external enemies?”
As soon as he finished speaking, a spark of inspiration lit up in Dragon in the Wild's eyes. A surge of ambition welled up within him as he couldn't help but exclaim: “Well said!”
With his statement, Rui Dong slowly sat down, maintaining an expression that exuded a commanding presence. Dragon in the Wild also seemed to have come to terms with the situation, no longer troubled, and instead smiled.
"It seems that the court officials are not entirely unaware of my thoughts. Rui Dong, since you can think along the same lines as I do, I won't hold it against you for using the military without permission. However, there is one thing I must remind you of!"
"Your Majesty, please speak. I will certainly heed your teachings and not repeat my mistakes!"
"The Eastern Continent has not seen turmoil for many years. I do not wish to disrupt this rare stability. Therefore, if there is even a slight possibility of peace, we must refrain from military action. Moreover, you are aware of the news that came from the Northern Jin Kingdom six months ago—the legendary Demon King is said to emerge in two years. During this time, we must remain vigilant and prepared. Regardless of whether the rumors are true or false, we must be ready!"
Dragon in the Wild recalled recent events and spoke up, "If chaos erupts in the Eastern Continent before then, when that crisis truly arrives in two years, we may not have the strength to withstand it! Therefore, regarding the Envoy Group issue, do not act impulsively. Leave the calming of the palace to me; as for military matters, proceed with caution on your own!"
"I obey!" Rui Dong replied without daring to act rashly. "Then I shall take my leave!"
"Very well, go."
"Your Majesty take care!"
... Minister of War Rui Dong left the palace, leaving Dragon in the Wild alone on the dragon throne. He furrowed his brow again and after a long while sighed, "One Heart, I suddenly feel that your rare advice has not alleviated my worries but rather increased them!"
The one called One Heart was indeed the Platinum Knight. Upon hearing this, he did not panic but responded helplessly, "Your Majesty, no one is a sage; it is difficult to predict unpredictable events. I believe we only need to fulfill our duties. Regardless of how the Envoy Group situation develops, Your Majesty should remain steadfast amidst change; eventually, things will pass."
"Let us hope so..." Dragon in the Wild's brow gradually relaxed. He was too lazy to think further about this matter. Based on time estimates, the cremation at Meridian Gate should have concluded by now. At this moment, members of the Envoy Group should have returned to their quarters; once they settled the prophet's 'ashes,' they would likely come to pressure the palace.
Sigh... everything seems to be going wrong...
... Just as Your Majesty Tianyuan had guessed, at this very moment, Ye Feng and others had returned to their quarters. Lian'er held the urn tightly while Strategist Yuxiu wore a gloomy expression. The Four Great Guardians closely followed behind; everyone's faces looked rather grim!
As for the backbone of this team—everyone believed Huang Tian was dead—he had not truly perished! In his unconscious state at Meridian Gate, Huang Tian had begun to sense something amiss after Ye Feng's repeated probing.
Huang Tian had clearly unlocked thirty-six death points, and the other party had returned to normal life signs, yet he showed no intention of opening his eyes. This bizarre situation could only be explained in one way!
"Next time, please don't play tricks like that. If you take any longer to wake up, I'm afraid your subordinates will eat me!" Ye Feng said with a dissatisfied expression, looking at the revived Huang Tian and complaining.
In front of him, Huang Tian looked lively and energetic, showing no signs of having died. More importantly, it seemed that his fainting state at Meridian Gate was merely a disguise! No wonder Lian'er and the others looked so distressed; it turned out their master still had the presence of mind to joke around at such a time!
"Cough, cough, alright, I just wanted to tease you a bit. No need to be so serious!" Huang Tian seemed completely unaware of his mistake and appeared not to realize the gravity of the situation.
Ye Feng rolled his eyes. This guy had been sleeping like a dead man; the earlier situation had nearly scared him to death. However, at this moment, he could understand why he had called for Xuan Lao for so long without any response—perhaps Xuan Lao had sensed the truth long ago and simply didn't want to deal with him!
If Ye Feng had been more rational at that time, he might have seen that Huang Tian was just messing with everyone. The problem was that everyone had been too tense in that moment, their judgment impaired! Strategist Yuxiu was also quite frustrated by their master's reckless joking.
"Prophet, you can't do this. Right now, we still need to avoid Alfalfa's eyes and ears. The Emperor is probably waiting for our response as well. If you expose yourself, it will anger both sides, and if that happens, we won't be able to leave this palace today!"
After Yuxiu's admonition, Huang Tian finally restrained his smile and immediately admitted his mistake. His sudden change in demeanor made it hard for anyone to feel angry with him; it was unclear what kind of mindset he had to act so irrationally!
At this moment, Ye Feng was too lazy to say anything further. The urgent matter was that they needed to request leave from the Emperor soon. However, before that could happen, Huang Tian needed to disappear! This disappearance meant he should not be seen by anyone! Otherwise, this whole act would be ruined!
"Let's talk about what you plan to do next," Ye Feng initiated. Since Huang Tian had awakened, it was time for him to step back as the main pillar of support! After all, this was the Envoy Group's mission; he was merely an outsider!
Upon hearing this, Huang Tian turned his gaze toward Yuxiu. Understanding the cue, Yuxiu spoke up: "According to our schedule, we are supposed to visit the Three Great Heavenly-Level Sects of the Sky Abyss Empire shortly. However, this time is different from previous occasions; since the Prophet has 'died,' we can only go visit on our own!"
Ye Feng nodded upon hearing this; there wasn't much issue with that. However, he still held one lingering question!
"With the Prophet not present, can your mission proceed smoothly? Or rather, when visiting the three Sects, I remember there will be peaceful exchanges. Isn't this a necessary process for your Envoy Group to gauge the strength of each empire's Sects? Once Huang Tian is absent, who will carry out this process?"
Yuxiu and the others hadn't expected Ye Feng would consider this aspect as well; indeed, it was a headache for them!
The World Prophet of Generations was actually intended as a scout, traveling between various nations to probe their strengths and weaknesses. This was to facilitate returning to his own country and informing the influential figures there, allowing them to make necessary adjustments to maintain a balanced situation.
However, now that Huang Tian is dead, who will complete his mission?
"This matter cannot be overlooked. Even if the prophet is dead, we must still fulfill his mission. Otherwise, it would render our efforts meaningless!" Yuxiu said with a serious expression.
Lian'er then spoke up, "We must find someone who can replace the prophet to carry out the probing tasks. I definitely can't do it, nor can you, strategist. The Four Great Guardians also cannot! As for Xie Tianyu, I don't think he would be suitable either!"
Ye Feng frowned upon hearing this and asked, "I can understand why you and the strategist cannot do it, but why can't the Four Great Guardians and Xie Tianyu?"
Before Lian'er could answer, Huang Tian took the initiative to explain, "The Four Warriors are meant to protect me. They have been trained rigorously since childhood and only know how to protect through lethal means. Therefore, they cannot engage in any sparring-type combat; even a slight mistake could result in loss of life!"
With that explanation, Ye Feng understood. But what about Xie Tianyu?
Huang Tian continued without pausing, "As for Xie Tianyu, since he has already been sent out as a scout, his reappearance in any Sect would be conspicuous and would not benefit our efforts to gather information on Alfalfa's whereabouts. Thus, he is also not an option!"
The deeper issue is that Xie Tianyu's strength is simply insufficient. Although he is also a Martial Saint, being at the peak of the early stage of the Xuanwu Realm does not hold much weight among the Core Disciples of major Heavenly Level Sects.
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